Land At Church Farm Church Street Lopen South Petherton Somerset TA13 5JX

1. 24 Apr 2026

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 19 June 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Exmoor National Park took a median of 44 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Exmoor National Park for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

An outline application tests the principle of developing a site before the detail is worked up. Some or all of the particulars, such as appearance, layout, scale, access and landscaping, are held back as reserved matters for later approval. Permission at outline stage does not by itself allow building to start; the reserved matters must be approved first.

More on outline applications in our guide

• Sunday School Room All Saints Church Church Street Lopen South Petherton Somerset TA13 5JX

  24/01545/LBC Submitted 4 Jul 2024 112m away

  Replacement of timber floor to address serious issues with ground water.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 11 docs

• Knapp House Church Street Lopen South Petherton Somerset TA13 5JX

  26/01022/S73 Submitted 5 May 2026 136m away

  S73 application to vary conditions 02 (approved plans) and 04 (windows/doors) to allow a change in design for a new smaller scheme, in relation to planning application 25/01790/HOU for Replace an existing single storey storage room to the north of Knapp Cottage. The new building will house an entrance hall, utility room and games room, consolidating multiple extensions into a cohesive design.

  Granted Amendments Extension Windows or glazing 17 docs
  Small domestic

• Knapp House Church Street Lopen South Petherton Somerset TA13 5JX

  26/01022/S73 Submitted 5 May 2026 136m away

  S73 application to vary conditions 02 (approved plans) and 04 (windows/doors) to allow a change in design for a new smaller scheme, in relation to planning application 25/01790/HOU for Replace an existing single storey storage room to the north of Knapp Cottage. The new building will house an entrance hall, utility room and games room, consolidating multiple extensions into a cohesive design.

  Granted Amendments Extension Windows or glazing 17 docs
  Small domestic

• Knapp House Church Street Lopen South Petherton Somerset TA13 5JX

  26/01056/S19 Submitted 8 May 2026 136m away

  S19 application to vary conditions 02(approved plans) and 04 (windows/doors) to allow a change in design for a new smaller scheme, in relation to planning application 25/01791/LBC for Replace an existing single storey storage room to the north of Knapp Cottage. The new building will house an entrance hall, utility room and games room, consolidating multiple extensions into a cohesive design.

  Granted Conditions Extension Windows or glazing 17 docs
  Small domestic

• Knapp House Church Street Lopen South Petherton Somerset TA13 5JX

  26/01056/S19 Submitted 8 May 2026 136m away

  S19 application to vary conditions 02(approved plans) and 04 (windows/doors) to allow a change in design for a new smaller scheme, in relation to planning application 25/01791/LBC for Replace an existing single storey storage room to the north of Knapp Cottage. The new building will house an entrance hall, utility room and games room, consolidating multiple extensions into a cohesive design.

  Granted Conditions Extension Windows or glazing 17 docs
  Small domestic

• Bailiffs Cottage Church Street Lopen South Petherton Somerset TA13 5JX

  24/02711/TCA Submitted 18 Nov 2024 142m away

  Notification of intent to carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 1 Tree within a Conservation Area.

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• 34/26/00002 Granted

  SPA, WINDMILL RETREAT, Main Road, Middlezoy, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0PD

  Outline application with all matters reserved, for the erection of 1No. self-build dwelling to be used as an on-site manager's dwelling.

  18 Aug 2026 Outline
• 2026/1299/PAA Refused

  Hedges Farm Middle Brooks Street Somerset BA16 0TT

  Prior Approval for a proposed change of use of agricultural building to 2no. dwellinghouses (Class C3).

  9 Jul 2026 Outline
• 26/02061/P3MA Awaiting decision

  9 High Street Stoke Sub Hamdon Somerset TA14 6PP

  Prior Approval for change of use from commercial, business and service use (Class E) to 1 No. dwellinghouse(s) (Class C3)

  31 Aug 2026 Outline
• 42/26/00011 Granted

  Land To The East Of, Rockfield House, Puriton Hill, Puriton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7

  Outline application with all matters reserved, for the erection of up to 2 self-build dwellings.

  14 Jul 2026 Outline
• SCC/4161/2026/SCR Granted

  Hornsey Bridge Water Recycling Centre Chilton Cantelo Yeovil BA22 8BE

  Request for screening opinion relating to proposals to install additional treatment facilities and a new potable water main at Hornsey Bridge Water Recycling Centre (WRC)

  11 Aug 2026 Outline